Richard has successfully smuggled a leading-edge piece of technology by hiding it in his cell phone during an international flight. A decade ago,it would have been impossible to contain this same piece of technology in anything smaller than a suitcase. This scenario demonstrates the:

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The scenario demonstrates the increased need for export controls due to technology miniaturization. The fact that a leading-edge piece of technology can now be contained in a cell phone, which is much smaller than a suitcase, means that it can be easily smuggled or transferred to unauthorized parties. Therefore, stricter export controls are needed to regulate the export of high technology products and prevent their unauthorized proliferation.

Richard Has Successfully Smuggled a Leading-Edge Piece of Technology by Hiding